Senior Project Planner

Tiger Resourcing Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Project Planner to support its operations by providing consultancy services to Project Managers and Engineering teams. This role involves constructing project plans, coordinating resources, and maintaining accurate schedules throughout project lifecycles. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with planning software and a solid understanding of project management. The position offers opportunities to travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy planning role.
• Strong understanding of Project Management principles.
• Proven ability to maintain robust project plans throughout project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Construct resourced project plans using Primavera.
• Coordinate and chair resource planning meetings.
• Liaise with resource managers for resource allocation.

Skills

Planning software experience

Project Management knowledge

Team collaboration

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Senior Project Planner

When you join this organisation, you become part of a business that delivers technology solutions within transportation and engineering‑led environments, helping to simplify daily journeys and support complex, mission‑critical programmes. The organisation is committed to solving global challenges through innovation, collaboration, and high‑quality delivery to customers and partners.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Head of Project Planning, this role provides a consultancy service to Project Managers and Engineering functions, supporting the preparation, monitoring, and updating of project plans across multiple programmes.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to construct resourced project plans using Primavera, in line with company standards and agreed project structures
• Coordinate and chair resource planning meetings
• Liaise with resource managers to ensure timely allocation and effective utilisation of staff resources
• Coordinate the production of detailed budgets aligned with resourced project plans
• Coordinate, report on, and analyse project progress status
• Assist and advise on progress reporting to customers, senior management, and project teams
• Advise on techniques for analysing progress, identifying issues, establishing current position, and forecasting trends
• Report significant schedule slippages and risks
• Coordinate the organisation’s resource planning process
• Coordinate earned value management and critical path reporting processes
• Assist with the analysis of project costing reports
• Support bid and proposal activities, including mobilisation and engineering development stages
• Ensure project plans are accurate, realistic, and aligned with cost‑to‑complete estimates
• Build strong, credible relationships with key stakeholders
• Support the PMO and Head of Project Planning with monthly reporting requirements
• Work with Programme and Engineering Managers to establish and maintain robust schedules
• Attend and contribute to project review meetings
• Maintain and update planning standards and procedures, and train Project Managers in their use
• Travel to customer and other company sites as required
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including code of conduct, quality, security, and health, safety, and environmental requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience working in a busy planning role
• Experience using planning software such as Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Strong understanding of Project Management and its impact on project delivery
• Proven ability to maintain robust project plans throughout the full lifecycle
• Experience supporting complex engineering projects
• Experience working across large, multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience establishing and reporting Earned Value Management processes
• Background in an engineering or IT development environment
• Competent user of MS Office, Primavera P6, and MS Project

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, or
• Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience, or
• PhD or equivalent relevant experience